One-Pot Pasta: Quick, Modern Dinner for Busy Cooks
One-pot pasta is the ultimate solution for fast, delicious meals with minimal cleanup—perfect for busy cooks in 2025! Enjoy a hearty, flavorful dinner using just one pan, with endless ways to customize.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
– 12 oz pasta (any type)
– 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 2 cups spinach
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 small onion, sliced
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 cup grated parmesan (optional)
Directions:
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes.
2. Add pasta, broth, cherry tomatoes, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed.
4. Stir in spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
5. Serve hot, topped with parmesan if desired.
Optional Versions
– Chicken: Add 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken with the spinach.
– Vegan: Use vegetable broth and skip parmesan or use vegan cheese.
– Spicy: Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper with the garlic.
This easy pasta recipe makes dinner quick, tasty, and hassle-free. Share your own one-pot pasta twists in the comments!